Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.75% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:PAYC Paycom Software Inc MEX:PAYC
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Price MXN2,500.00
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What is Paycom Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Paycom Software MEX:PAYC -5.30% 94 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PAYC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,518.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Paycom Software's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN289 Mil. Paycom Software's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,698 Mil. Therefore, Paycom Software's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75%.


Paycom Software  (MEX:PAYC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Paycom Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Paycom Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Paycom Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Paycom Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Paycom Software Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.84 3.77 5.24 3.17 3.75

MEX:PAYC vs ESTC, CVLT, NAVN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Paycom Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Paycom Software Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Paycom Software's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -61.219/( (1739.365+1625.915)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -61.219/1682.64
=3.64 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1313.909 + 425.456
=1739.365

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1114.553 + 511.362
=1625.915

Paycom Software's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -288.524/( (1625.915+13769.77)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -288.524/7697.8425
=3.75 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1114.553 + 511.362
=1625.915

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13254.035 + 515.735
=13769.77

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.75% mean?
Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.75% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors.
Is Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Paycom Software's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.75%. Overall, Paycom Software has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ESTC and CVLT?
Paycom Software's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.75% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Paycom Software and its competitors. Paycom Software's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paycom Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,518.74, compared to a current price of MXN2,500.00 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.75%. Paycom Software's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Paycom Software (MEX:PAYC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycom Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,500.00 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,518.74. GuruFocus considers Paycom Software to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PAYC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.75%
  • GF Value™: MXN4,518.74 vs. price of MXN2,500.00 (44.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PAYC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paycom Software Business Description

Address 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma, OK, USA, 73142
Founded in 1998, Paycom is a human capital management software-as-a-service provider addressing customer requirements surrounding payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, HR management, as well as time and labor. The company services businesses of all sizes within the United States and internationally. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of subscriptions providing access to its HCM platform. To a lesser extent, the company also generates revenue from implementation services provided to customers as well as interest income generated from customer funds. As of fiscal 2024, the company serviced slightly over 37,500 customers and stored data on over 7 million employees.
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